Green Wave 681 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C3DBD4, LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Wave from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C3DBD4 · 681
Green Wave
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Green Wave Technical Profile
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Green Wave in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Green Wave in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGreen Wave
Nearly identical
PPGGreen Wave
Green Wave
PPG
Nearly identical
Lickety Split
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fescue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Whipped Mint
Behr
Nearly identical
Tinted Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lickety Split
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Breaktime
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dew Not Disturb
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wool .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Misty Morning
Kilz
Very similar
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green Wave
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Wave
#C3DBD4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A5AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Wave
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green Wave Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Green Wave.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Green Wave — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Wave have?
Green Wave by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Green Wave in your own space before committing.
What colors match Green Wave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Wave are Green Wave by PPG (a near-identical match), Lickety Split by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Fescue by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Green Wave's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Green Wave?
Green Wave has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Green Wave's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.